Evanston's first luxury B&B! An exquisitely restored Tudor mansion built in 1889, this historic boutique property is home base for anyone visiting Northwestern University; looking to escape for a magnificent weekend; or wanting to explore the world-class entertainment and shopping options found in Evanston. Stone Porch by the Lake provides the ultimate luxury experience by embracing the past while integrating 21st century innovation. The lodging features; flat screen TVs; en suite spa bathrooms with heated marble floors and towel racks; wifi, bedside phone docks; plush robes and H20 Plus shower amenities. A hot gourmet breakfast is served daily in the private dining room. Walk, run or bike along the lakefront path across the street, or kick back and watch the world go by from the front porch. Please come and enjoy our backyard patio, which features a 10-foot tall brick fireplace, couches and chairs, and cozy blankets on cool nights. Life is great by the lake!

Smylie Brothers is where you come to lean back with some cold, craft brewed beer and lean forward over great pizza and mouthwatering BBQ, and tell new stories, and laugh at old jokes. Once you step through our doors, see our wide-open dining room, smell the brisket in our smoker, and hear the whoosh of pouring brew, you’ll know that no matter where you’re from, you’re home while you’re here.

Welcome to Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the first and only German micro brewery, beer hall, restaurant and beer garden to call Chicago home. As a replica of the legendary Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany, we take great pride in giving you an experience as authentic and unforgettable as the 400-year-old original. From the traditional Beer Hall bursting with nightly live entertainment, to the King Ludwig Room and the Biergarten in summer, everything has a bold touch of Bavaria you won’t forget any time soon.

Think of The Kimpton Gray Hotel like a perfectly bespoke suit from London’s Savile Row — beautiful, bold, and with no detail out of place. Clad in marble and terra-cotta, The Kimpton Gray has been a tastemaker for more than a century, first as an office building and now as an elevated-experience hotel. When the 9-to-5 day is done in the Financial District, those in the know flock to the on-site restaurants - Volume 39, a law library-themed bar, and Boleo, an Argentinean-inspired rooftop lounge.

The Richard H. Driehaus Museum immerses visitors in one of the grandest residential buildings of 19th-century Chicago, the Gilded Age home of banker Samuel Mayo Nickerson. Philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus founded the museum on April 1, 2003 with a vision to influence today’s built environment by preserving and promoting architecture and design of the past.

Roscoe's is a fun and entertaining gay nightclub for the most adventuresome customer. Whether you come to drink, dance, sing, watch videos, dine at our sidewalk patio or hang out by the fireplace or in the garden, there's something for everyone.

Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond).

With seasonal freshness reflected in both food and drink, the rooftop dons the relaxed ambience of a Great Lakes beach house with a view. Executive Chef Christian Ragano, creator of Glencoe’s much loved Guildhall, and former Chef de Cuisine at NoMi, joins forces with renowned Spirit Guide and alumni of The Violet Hour, Nandini Khaund, to bring classic comfort and culinary invention via large format style dining over cocktails and apothecaries. Open for lunch, dinner, cocktails and weekend brunch.

Find Urban Legend Brewing Company nestled in an industrial park just off of 63rd street in Westmont. Featuring a lively tap room, taste our legendary craft beers where they are brewed. Join us and enjoy beer by the half pint or sample flight. Want beer to go: take home a howler, growler, bottles, or even a keg!

Evanston’s Stone Terrace. An original Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in 1883, re-imagined in 1910 as a Tudor-revival style house, has found new life as a luxury bed and breakfast only steps away from Lake Michigan. Those looking for a piece of history can explore this property’s two century-old architectural and design components, including original fireplaces, beautiful crown moldings and luxurious details for the modern-day guest. A real gem, Stone Terrace sits near Northwestern University and downtown Evanston’s world-class restaurants and shops. Stone Terrace’s world-class accommodations and amenities include 5 guest bedrooms with ensuite baths, an executive library, a spa, sunroom, and gym. The innkeepers offer a first-class experience and can help meet any guest need. The grounds include two perennial gardens steps away from the beach and lakefront paths. Come enjoy a stay in this meticulously restored and historic Evanston mansion.

Noon Whistle believes that session beers reflect a lifestyle. The lower alcohol and strong, distinct flavor in our beers can be enjoyed with family and friends. Styles? You will enjoy an imaginative menu with different styles and 10 rotating draft handles. Where can you get our beer? Come in for a pint at the Noon Whistle tasting room or take Noon Whistle to go. You will also find Noon Whistle on draft around Chicagoland.

Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

Starting out as a Trans-Siberian Orchestra tribute to raise money for a local food pantry, Wizards of Winter have become a musical force of its own design. Simultaneously recalling a heyday of classical tinged rock that is park and parcel of older listeners' mythology and amping it up in an aggressive way that appeals to young rock fans. This is one show the whole family will enjoy together.

D.S. Tequila Company is a casual tex-mex style bar and restaurant on North Halsted for small or large groups looking for a fun destination in Lakeview, Chicago. Awesome burgers, great tacos, & premium tequila - setting the standard for good times & unforgettable memories.

Calo Ristorante has been family owned and operated since 1963, in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago. Calo features an exquisite fine dining atmosphere, with a beautiful mahogany bar, and hardwood floors. Calo offers a wide array of authentic Italian and American dishes, succulent steaks, veal, and chicken dishes. There is also a large selection of fresh fish brought in daily. We're also known for our famous pizza, and fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs.

We make great beer and food every day. From pint to plate, everything is made from scratch using the finest ingredients and local suppliers. We invite you to come in, and taste that difference yourself.

The David Adler Music and Arts Center is dedicated to promoting music and the arts as an integral part of everyday life. Its year-round activities are designed to foster critical thinking and interpretation, participation, entertainment, and achievement in music and the arts for the people of Northern Illinois. The David Adler Music and Arts Center maintains and interprets the historic home of architect David Adler, which is the base of its activities, and a visual image of the harmony between music, the arts and daily life.

Vice District Brewing has joined Chicago’s craft beer revolution with our south loop taproom right on Michigan Avenue. Stop on in and sample our ever rotating taps of our on-site-brewed craft beer. We’d love to meet you and show you the brews we’ve come up with.

Dive Bar is a seafood restaurant and specialty rum bar in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. At Dive Bar we feature a variety of nautical delights including widely popular “seafood boils” with three sauces to choose from, a selection of delicious Po’Boys served with Curly Sea Salt Fries, and more traditional dishes including Steak n’ Lobster and premium fish platters.

Granite City Food & Brewery is a polished casual American restaurant featuring fresh, high-quality menu items prepared from made-from-scratch recipes. Signature dishes include Signature Meatloaf, Big Show Burger, Maple Bacon Flatbread, Mahi Tacos as well as burgers, sandwiches, salads and steaks. Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

Established in 1996, a father and his 2 sons opened a small 10-table restaurant in the East Lakeview community and gradually grew over the years by following a strict policy of only serving top quality, authentic dishes and some of the best margaritas in town.

HB is a cozy storefront bistro nestled amidst the bustling nightlife of Boystown. Executive Chef, Victor Morenz, and Sous Chef, Corey Bowers are dishing up inventive New American fare; familiar flavors executed in unfamiliar ways. At HB you’ll feel like you are having your own private dinner party; you bring the champagne, we’ll bring the food!

Motor Row Brewing takes it’s name from the historic Motor/Record Row area located in a landmark building at 2337 S. Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s near south side. Our taproom is currently open Tuesday through Sunday. We sell beer on site, and to-go in howlers, growlers and cans.

This Boystown neighborhood bar located at the corner of Roscoe and Halsted Streets features DJ music, streaming music videos, a full bar and 16 beers on tap to choose from. Bar goers can enjoy DJ music on Friday and Saturday and daily drink specials.

At Replay Andersonville, we invite you to unwind, enjoy delicious food and beverages, and leave feeling better than you did when you arrived. Looking for something innovative, delicious and comforting? Our fresh dishes are made in-house by our staff of highly trained chefs using sustainably raised, locally sourced ingredients when possible. Enjoy the 26 rotating craft beers on draught or explore our extensive premium bourbon and cocktail selection. Relive the glory days of your youth and play one of our 22 vintage video arcade games or pump your quarters into one of our popular pinball machines.

Although we specialize in great wines and fantastic whiskey and scotch, we do have a full bar to serve all your needs. We do have a few little plates to munch on during your visit. Please stop in and say hello, have a glass of wine or try a whiskey flight or sip on your favorite cocktail.

Exceptional Service, attention to detail, and great food are the backbone of the original Pork Shoppe and with the addition of local draft beer and homemade cocktails, Pork Shoppe in Andersonville is ready to please... Again.

Tutto Fresco is a cornerstone in the Chicago community and has been recognized for its outstanding Italian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Italian restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.

Our original concept was simple: to serve fresh, seasonal Breakfast and Brunch food in a unique way. Breakfast Burrito, Croissant Sandwich and Vegetarian Croissant Sandwich are as popular now as they were then. Our seasonally changing pancakes and french toast creations continue to draw in new customers, tourists, and die-hard fans alike. Interested in Lunch? No problem! Monday through Friday we offer a special lunch menu from 11-2:30pm.

m.henry offers globally inspired, new american style cooking. We prepare all our food from the finest natural and seasonal ingredients available, using locally produced & organic products whenever possible. In our kitchen we embrace the healthiest cooking methods in creating each dish. At the same time, we recognize that life is also about maintaining a balance. with that in mind, you'll find both healthful and delightfully rich items side by side on our menu. It’s what we call, chow for now.

Bar and dining space is broken into 2 separate rooms, joined by a corridor that takes guests past the brew house and fermentation room, providing wonderful views of our showcase brewing system. Exposed brick and vintage mosaic tiled floors offer a taste of the rich history that our 100 year old building enjoys. The rear bar and dining room can be closed to accommodate banquets, parties and special events. It is also the new home of Chicago's very own Drinking and Writing Theater. Occupancy of approximately 300 further lends to the dynamic uses of the dining and bar areas.

Bring the family out for Bass Pro Shop's Santa's Wonderland. Free daily activities, including games and crafts. Visit with Santa and receive a free photo, but don't forget the list. Games include a laser arcade, soft gun game, strike and hunt game, slot car racing and more. Each week will feature and new shape bandz. Don't miss this free event and look for great gift ideas while the kids are having fun. Also, don't miss the preview night when Santa arrives on the Tracker boat with giveaways and surprises. Please visit the website for a complete schedule.

Ora serves authentic Japanese cuisine. It's their attention to detail from their cuts of choice sashimi to the simple homemade sauces they paint on their rolls. Each bite of the variety of different dishes there is better than the last. Ora also boasts an intimate atmosphere with top notch service.

The Garfield Park Conservatory, considered the largest indoor conservatory of its kind in the country, showcases vibrant and festive flora with its annual holiday flower show. This year's exhibit, titled Sky Forest, evokes a walk through delicate wintry woods by highlighting snow-topped branches and towering fir trees. The free exhibit will run from November 24, 2016-January 8, 2017.

A new musical of this classic tale comes to life for children of all ages when Marie receives a beautiful nutcracker for Christmas from her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer. When the Nutcracker comes to life, it’s a magical journey to reach the Sugar Plum fairy before the wicked Mouse King. A special one-hour presentation for kids of all ages, featuring Tchaikovsky's beautiful dance music.

Drew's On Halsted a great place to have dinner drinks and late night food. The quality is always the freshest and of the highest standard, bringing the food and service to a higher level creating a modern American bistro.

This upscale bar, opening summer 2016, offers a premier wine selection, an envious selection of hard to come by spirits and a "never say no" mentality. Located on the second-floor at the soon-to-open Kimpton Gray Hotel in the Loop it's all about luxury, paying homage to the grand lobby bars of yesteryear.

Only Child Brewing Company is a small batch, family owned & operated brewery in Chicago’s North Shore. As a Husband & Wife team, (Ben & Amanda Rossi) we put our heads & hearts together to bring our passion to your glasses & it is very plain to see that all of our beers are brewed with artistry & a great deal of care. A Tap Room has been added where guests can enjoy the freshest Only Child beers possible.

Located just outside the city of Chicago, the Leaning Tower of Niles is a half-sized replica of the famous tower in Pisa. It is made of steel, concrete and precast stone and is 94 ft (28 m) tall with a 7.4 ft (2.2 m) tilt. Completed in 1934 by Robert Ilg.

Diamante Azul provides authentic Mexican cuisine to its loyal and hungry customers. Order today to experience fresh flavors and exceptional customer service that you won't soon forget. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Konak has was established in 1988 as a Turkish Cuisine and has been serving the Andersonville area since. Konak is a family owned restaurant serving all types of ethnic & mediternean dishes. We now serve home style thin crust pizza,with all fresh ingredients,home made dough,along with all types of sandwiches & burgers. We're famous for our very own trade marked Chicken Chops, in addition to ethnic appetizers, soups, salads and freshly made pasta dishes.

JB's Deli, located in Andersonville, provides its customers with authentic deli experience. Order today for delicious fresh cuisine and sandwiches that will keep you coming back for more. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Jerry’s offers a lineup of well over 100 sandwiches, including named creations, warm sandwiches, burgers, hickory-smoked stuff, and rotating collection of specials. In addition, we allow customers “in the know” to create their own sandwiches by mixing and matching. And we’ve become a bar, featuring many (and only) North American craft beers as well as a growing collection of American whiskeys. Rounding out the excess, Jerry’s offers some fine music from a digital database of tens of thousands of songs.

365-days-a-year for great food and fun! We offer several seating areas for your dining pleasure. Come enjoy our all-weather patio with retractable roof or cozy up next to the fireplace in our dining room. You can eat, drink, and converse with your friends outside at our dog friendly front side cafe or catch your favorite sporting event in our lounge. We offer the best late night dining on the North Side, serving food until 3am!

With Windy City Playhouse is a new kind of theater. A theater where high art and high levels of entertainment combine – a space for friends to gather, colleagues to engage and strangers to meet, all in the name of art. Our primary creative endeavor will be live theater, but other contributing art forms will play a part. With the addition of visual art, auditory art, and the art of mixology, we will entertain and engage audiences in a new and holistic way.

One of 4 bars on this corner since Prohibition was repealed, and proud to be a part of this rich chapter in Chicago's history. Farragut's is a great place to hang out with your friends. The crowd is fun and the beer selection is huge. Open till 3am on the weekends. Come watch the Hawks here.

Fish drinking martinis, glögg, Viking paraphernalia, ancient Schlitz advertising, and Swedish roots make Simon's not only an excellent neighborhood bar but also an interesting experience for anyone that steps within its friendly environs.

Todd Carmichael and JP Iberti founded La Colombe on a simple but profound premise: America Deserves Better Coffee. By sourcing and roasting with care, and borrowing on ancient and modern coffee traditions from around the world, the two have built a successful company and an elevated coffee experience for Americans. Through 20 years of hard work and innovation, the two have made sure that experience is shared in cafes and homes across the country.

The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC), at 360 North State Street in Chicago, is an Illinois non-profit corporation and manages two subsidiaries --Museum.TV and the National Radio Hall of Fame (NRHOF) and its website radiohof.org. The MBC’s mission is to collect, preserve and present historic and contemporary and television content as well as educate, inform and entertain the public through its archives, public programs, screening, exhibits, publications and online access to its resources.

The first space in Chicago dedicated solely to the art of poetry, the Poetry Foundation building realizes Harriet Monroe’s dream, set out in her very first editorial, that Poetry magazine would help poets pursue their art, increase public interest in poetry, and raise poetry’s profile in our culture. It also is Poetry’s first permanent home in its 100-year history. Designed by the Chicago firm John Ronan Architects, the building helps the Foundation to carry out its mission: to discover and celebrate the best poetry and place it before the largest possible audience. The facility includes a 30,000-volume poetry library, an exhibition gallery, a performance space for the Foundation's extensive roster of public events and the Poetry Foundation's programming offices, including those of Poetry magazine.

Welcome to our premier North Shore golf course. Designed to challenge every level of playing ability, the 18-hole public course comprises 6,500 yards of bentgrass fairways and manicured greens. Water comes into play on nine holes and bunkers are strategically placed throughout. Our PGA professional staff is ready to help you hone your skills. Whether you are a novice or seasoned competitor, your best game awaits you at Sunset Valley Golf Course

Built in 1965 and purchased by the village in 1977, the Buffalo Grove Golf Club is one of the finest municipal facilities in the area. The course features bent grass greens that are complemented with bluegrass fairways and tees. A mix of mature trees, sand and water will challenge shot-making abilities of all skill levels. Buffalo Grove Golf Club can be played from 6883 yards to as short as 5983 yards. The course offers three sets of tees; the choice is up to you. Course amenities include a driving range, chipping green, putting green, locker rooms, and a full service restaurant.

Cantigny Park’s popular LEGO® Train Show is a holiday tradition for many families. The show transforms the entire Cantigny Visitors Center into a virtual wonderland for LEGO® fans. Le Jardin, the Visitor Center’s restaurant and banquet room, is home to the primary LEGO® diorama where creative new elements are added each year. Secondary displays and a free craft activity occupy the building’s main gallery area and meeting room.

Seven Bridges Golf Club, a 4-Star rated course by Golf Digest, provides a golf experience unlike any other. Seven Bridges is recognized as one of the top 5 public courses in the Chicagoland area. It’s a public course with a private course feel. Our finely-manicured course boasts a bucolic setting featuring 100-year-old oaks, picturesque lily pad ponds, and, of course, at least seven bridges. Following your round, you can enjoy a meal and drinks at the best 19th hole setting anywhere, The Dock, which offers great dining and sunset views.

Steeped in history and rooted in old-time service, our country club is perfect for any event and any size group. Built in 1927, the classic, Tudor-style clubhouse harkens back to an era when making guests feel welcome was an art form. Our guest services teams have preserved this philosophy. From the moment you arrive, we encourage you to indulge in the historic surroundings. Your comfort is assured in an atmosphere where respect is understood and your name is remembered. Our full-service facility offers a remarkable and stylish atmosphere in a clubhouse setting. The Grand Ballroom offers available seating space for up to 500 guests.

Harborside International Golf Center, home to both the Port & Starboard Courses, has been Chicago’s home for golf since 1995. Located only minutes from Chicago’s Loop, Harborside offers the premier golf experience in the Chicagoland area. As the only facility with two of Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Illinois” and the home to the most expansive driving range and practice facility.

America’s most beloved animal expert, Jack Hanna, brings his three-time Emmy Award winning television series to the live stage with Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live! In this awe-inspiring event, Jungle Jack will introduce you to some of the world’s most spectacular animals. Jack will also share humorous stories and amazing exclusive footage from his worldwide adventures. From the jungles of Rwanda to the savannas of Australia, Jack has explored the corners of the globe as one of the most visible and respected animal ambassadors.

Burnham Woods, named after Daniel Burnham, who is credited with developing much of the structure of the City of Chicago, has some of the biggest cottonwood trees in the state. Located in southeastern Cook County this course’s small greens, mature trees, and meandering streams makes for an excellent golfing experience.

In 1919, when the North Shore Channel was new, and the area surrounding it was largely unusable, some progressive and creative leaders of Evanston and Wilmette joined together with a vision for a golf course — not just any golf course, but one tailored to wind through our communities and provide a unique public golf experience.

The 18-hole "Poplar Creek" course at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club facility in Hoffman Estates, Illinois features 6,108 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70 . The course rating is 70.2 and it has a slope rating of 126 on Blue grass.

Located on Chicago's North Shore, just 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, Wilmette Golf Club is one of the best public golf course challenge in the area! While Wilmette Golf Club's total yardage is only less than 6,400 from the back tees, it plays to much greater length. The short par 4's and the fact that there are only two par 5's in this par 70 track make Wilmette play like a championship layout.

Precise shot-making and proper club selection is required. Some holes at Hilldale Golf Course favor a fairway wood or long iron from the tee. Several holes also require positioning your shots for better angles to the green affording plenty of risk and reward opportunities to keep the gamblers happy. Hilldale is known for its great conditions and as "the best greens in the burbs.”

Situated on land that once held the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893; the golf course opened six years later in 1899. The only eighteen hole golf course in the CPD Golf portfolio, the course meanders through the overall footprint of the 500 acre Jackson Park site. This includes mature trees, some newly renovated tee boxes, and large greens that all offer a challenging golf experience.

Whether it be for your wedding reception, a round of golf, fine dining, quick lunch or Sunday brunch, Carriage Greens Country Club is one of the finest entertainment and banquet facilities in the Chicago area. Boasting an ever expanding wine list, paired with any of the delicious menu items, and great service makes The Sandtrap Grill a unique dinning experience in Darien, Westmont, Lemont and the surrounding western suburbs.

Sportsman’s Country Club in Northbrook opened in 1931 and was designed and built by Edward Dearie Jr. Now it’s time for you to come out and enjoy this historic and serene course, in all its traditional beauty, and see why we consider Sportsman’s to be the “jewel” of the North Shore!

The Plain White T’s kicked off their career in the Chicago suburbs, playing a mix of pop, punk, and rock & roll in basements and clubs across the metro area. 15 years later, after several thousand shows and a string of platinum-selling singles, they’re making their triumphant return at The Genesee Theatre to perform their greatest hits.

This beloved American holiday classic comes to the stage as a 1940’s radio broadcast. With the help of the signature 40’s sound-effects, actors bring us Capra’s unforgettable story. George Bailey lives his life selflessly, always putting others before himself. Wanting nothing more than to leave his hometown of Bedford Falls and see the world, George’s unwavering loyalty keeps him in the small town. Down on his luck on Christmas Eve, George considers if his family would be better off if he had never been born and with the help of an angel looking to earn his wings, George discovers just how much he has influenced the small town of Bedford Falls. A touching and timeless story for the whole family. See website for exact dates and showtimes.